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Editorial sports image for Cardinals Hand the Keys to Gardner Minshew While the Eagles Refuse to PanicNFL

Cardinals Hand the Keys to Gardner Minshew While the Eagles Refuse to Panic

Ian Rapoport reports Gardner Minshew is taking over as the Cardinals' starting quarterback, while the Eagles are making no changes despite a six-game losing streak.Roster MoveCoachingInjuryRead article
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Klint Kubiak Delays the Inevitable, Sticks with Kirk Cousins Over Fernando Mendoza

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak insists there is no quarterback controversy, naming Kirk Cousins the starter for another week while keeping No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza on the bench.Roster MoveCoaching
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Klint Kubiak Confirms the Most Obvious Non-Controversy in Las Vegas

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed that Kirk Cousins remains the team's starting quarterback, shutting down any rumors of a controversy ahead of their game against the Jets.Roster MoveCoaching
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The Raiders Are Finally Ready to Pull the Plug on the Kirk Cousins Experiment

Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak admits the team is evaluating a switch to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza after a four-game losing streak under veteran Kirk Cousins.Roster MoveCoachingAnalysis
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Andy Dalton's Falcons Era Begins With a Clipboard and Sweatpants

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski announced veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will be inactive this week, continuing the team's chaotic roster shuffle.Roster MoveCoachingAnalysis
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Sean Payton Takes the Play Sheet Back from the Broncos Offense

Sean Payton announced he is taking over offensive play-calling duties for the Denver Broncos after a sluggish start to the season.CoachingBreaking NewsAnalysis
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Patrick Mahomes Returns From ACL Tear to Face Former College Teammate Davis Webb

Patrick Mahomes is returning from a torn ACL exactly nine months later to face the Denver Broncos, where his former Texas Tech teammate Davis Webb is making his play-calling debut.InjuryGame PreviewCoaching
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Todd Monken Saw 'Good Things' From Deshaun Watson. We Have Questions.

Browns head coach Todd Monken is sticking with Deshaun Watson as the starter against the Buccaneers, claiming he saw positives on film despite a brutal Week 1 blowout.CoachingAnalysisBreaking News
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Cooper Rush Named Falcons Starting QB as Jack Strand Takes Backup Role

Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Cooper Rush will start at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, with Jack Strand serving as the backup ahead of their matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.Roster MoveCoachingGame Preview
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Falcons QB Carousel: Tua and Penix Splitting First-Team Reps

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. will split first-team practice reps, creating a murky quarterback situation just weeks before the season.CoachingAnalysis
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Deshaun Watson Just Handed Todd Monken a 24-Yard Preseason Masterpiece

Deshaun Watson struggled mightily in preseason action against the Bills, throwing an interception and compiling just 24 yards as Todd Monken prepares to name Cleveland's starting quarterback.AnalysisCoachingRoster Move
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Tua Tagovailoa Gets the Preseason Nod for the Falcons (But Not the QB1 Crown Just Yet)

Tua Tagovailoa will start the Atlanta Falcons' preseason opener against the Denver Broncos, but head coach Kevin Stefanski is holding off on officially naming him QB1.Game PreviewCoachingAnalysis